Mile 331 Report
Sunset Beach, Slusher Lake, Camp Clatsop MR
December 6, 2008
This was a very quiet day given it was a Saturday afternoon.
Report Details
This was a very quiet day given it was a Saturday afternoon. We picked up plenty of plastic after our observation. Other than the sea lion the beach was relatively calm and sparsely populated.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: driving. Breezy, wintry day.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Beached, adult sealion
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. gull
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Near surf area. cars were driving up way too close to the sea lion.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Yes, "patrolled" vehicles near sea lion so they'd stay a good distance from him.
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